Manager Infection Prevention & Control/ Occupational Health & Safety (IPAC/ OHS)

Permanent Full-time opportunity

Join us and help lay the foundation for this newer role on our management team!

Under the direction of the Director of Care (DOC), this role is responsible for leading the Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs within the Home.

IPAC responsibilities will be to lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of an organized infection prevention and control program that keeps our residents safe, meets regulatory requirements and is aligned with the Provincial Infection Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC) standards.

OHS responsibilities will entail managing the day-to-day health and safety (H&S) programs for our employees, promoting and developing H&S initiative, disability management including safe return to work plans, and WSIB claims management. 

As the Home’s safety subject matter expert, the Manager IPAC/ OHS will be a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and the IPAC Committee.

What You Will Bring to Us:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) or a commitment to complete within two (2) years of employment
• Diploma/ certification in Occupational Health & Safety or Certification in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in infection control in the Long-Term Care or Acute Care sector
• Member of National Infection Control Association (IPAC Canada) is an asset
• Joint Health & Safety Committee certification preferred or a willingness to obtain within one (1) year.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, PIDAC best practices standards, the College of Nurses professional standards, guidelines and practices to coordinate IPAC programs and services and best practices to monitor infections and outbreaks, and provide occupational health advice.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning, interpersonal, facilitation, team building and coaching skills.
• Adept at working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, Occupational Health and Safety practices and Employment Standards Act principles and legislation, and any other applicable legislation.
• Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the facility and be prepared to respond to emergent situations.

A full job description for this role can be found on the Eastholme Careers Page - https://eastholme.ca/careers-at-eastholme/

What We Offer to You:

• Competitive wages ($46.13 – $49.26 per hour based on a 40 hour work week)
• Health Benefits, Paid vacation, OMERS pension plan
• A great team to work with and a management team that listens
• A place you can be proud to work